The 42nd Guinness Carrickfergus Sevens, which will take place on the 2nd to 4th of May 2014. This year the event was honoured to welcome British Lions legend Willie John McBride and Ulster star Paddy McAllister.
Over the years the event has established itself as the traditional end-of-season celebration of rugby, both on and off the pitch. The tournament commenced in 1973, when Alan Holmes, Ian Beggs, Wallace Luney, John Adams and Richard Price decided that Carrickfergus RFC should start running a tournament to replace the defunct Jordanstown 7s and it is amazing that 41 years later it continues to get bigger and better.
This year we will commence on the Friday evening with the Under 19’s competition, sponsored again by Samurai, which will feature 12 sides competing for the Everest Cup. This will include sides such as Edinburgh College from Scotland, along with some of the best club and schools talent. If anyone should doubt the importance of developing young talent, the winner of the Most Valuable player three years ago, Ian Henderson is currently a member of the Irish . . .
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